Study Skills Vocabulary Unit 3 21-2

Pacifist Pas-ih-fist Noun Definition: one who is opposed to war or violence Because of Brad’s pacifist personality, he refused to get into a fight.

Bequest Bi-kwest Noun Definition: something left to someone in a will If your parents leave you their house, the house is a bequest from them to you.

Manifest Man-ih-fest Adjective Definition: clearly obvious Rebecca’s flu symptoms were manifest, yet the doctor could do nothing.

Rote Roht Noun Definition: a memorizing process using repetition Will picked up hi multiplication facts through rote memorization.

Morass Meh-ras Noun Definition: soggy ground; a complicated situation The morass surrounding the castle was ineffective during the dry season.

Reign Rayn Noun Definition: the possession of supreme power Many believe the king’s reign did more harm than good.

Brouhaha Broo-hah-hah Noun Definition: an uproar What began as a quiet party turned into a brouhaha.

Wrath Rath Noun Definition: extreme or violent rage Her eyes were full of wrath as she glared at her enemy.

Zenith Zee-nith Noun Definition: the peak; the highest point Before her zenith ended, Meredith published six best-selling books.

Slake Slayk Verb Definition: to quench; to satisfy a craving Ben read everything he could in an attempt to slake his desire for knowledge.